Maxillipedとは 意味・読み方・使い方

語源

From maxilla +‎ -i- +‎ -ped.

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名詞

maxilliped (plural maxillipeds)

1. One of the appendages on the heads of centipedes and some crustaceans behind the maxillae, used for feeding. The maxillipeds, known as forcipules, give centipedes their scientific name, Chilopoda (lip-foot).
   • 2001, Julian Sprung, Invertebrates: A Quick Reference Guide, page 164:

     Flattened carapace and claws, and large modified maxillipeds used to gather planktonic food.

派生語

• maxillipedal
• maxillipedary

参考

• mouth-footed

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